$TXT Created by at NDFA.FO-BIRM.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Thursday, 08/04/16 at 14:02 ============================================================================= Run Date: OCT 17, 2016 Designation: PSN*4*476 Package : PSN - NATIONAL DRUG FILE Priority: Mandatory Version : 4 SEQ #479 Status: Released Compliance Date: OCT 28, 2016 ============================================================================= Subject: FIXED MEDICATION COPAYMENT TIERS (FMCT) Category: - Routine - Data Dictionary - Enhancement (Mandatory) Description: ============ This patch will provide enhancements to the National Drug File (NDF) package for Fixed Medication Copayment Tiers (FMCT) project. It supports the redesign and/or enhancement of the current structure of charges for first-party outpatient medication copayments to treat non-service connected conditions. This project brings the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) into compliance with the Proposed Rule 38 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 17 Copayments for Medications. This patch is the first in a series of patches and provides the infrastructure for copayment tiers to add data dictionary modifications to support subsequent FMCT patch releases. This specific patch contains the following functionality: --------------------------------------------------------- 1. The REDUCED COPAY multiple field (#45) is deleted from VA PRODUCT file (#50.68). This multiple is not used and has never been populated. A post install routine (PSNP476E) is included in this patch to perform this deletion and the post install routine will be deleted during patch install. 2. The new COPAY TIER multiple field (#45) in VA PRODUCT file (#50.68) is added and will be populated with tier level information. Patch Components: ---------------- Files & Fields Associated: -------------------------- File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Delete ------------------ -------------------------- ------------------- VA PRODUCT file (#50.68) REDUCED COPAY multiple(#45) Deleted START DATE (#.01) Deleted STOP DATE (#.02) Deleted VA PRODUCT file (#50.68) COPAY TIER multiple (#45) New COPAY TIER LEVEL (#.01) New COPAY EFFECTIVE DATE (#1) New COPAY END DATE (#2) New Forms Associated: Form Name File # New/Modified/Deleted --------- ------ -------------------- N/A Mail Groups Associated: Mail Group Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Options Associated: Option Name Type New/Modified/Deleted ----------- ---- -------------------- N/A Protocols Associated: Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------- -------------------- N/A Security Keys Associated: Security Key Name ----------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- N/A New Service Requests (NSRs) --------------------------- Tiered Modification Copayment Structure (#20150208) Patient Safety Issues (PSIs) ---------------------------- N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview ------------------------------------------- N/A Test Sites: ----------- AMARILLO, TX MARYLAND HCS SHREVEPORT, LA Documentation Retrieval Instructions: ------------------------------------- Software being released as a host file and/or documentation describing the new functionality introduced by this patch are available. The preferred method is to retrieve files from download.vista.domain.ext. This transmits the files from the first available server. Sites may also elect to retrieve files directly from a specific server. Sites may retrieve the software and/or documentation directly using Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) from the ANONYMOUS.SOFTWARE directory at the following OI Field Offices: Albany: domain.ext Hines: domain.ext Salt Lake City: domain.ext Documentation can also be found on the VA Software Documentation Library at: http://www4.domain.ext/vdl/ Title File Name FTP Mode ------------------------------------------------------------------------ N/A Installation Instructions: ========================== This patch may be installed with users on the system although it should be installed during non-peak hours to minimize potential disruption to users. This patch should take less than 5 minutes to install. Pre-Installation Instructions ----------------------------- The pre-install routine (PSNP476E) will run to delete the REDUCED COPAY (#45) fields from the VA PRODUCT file (#50.68). Upon completion the pre-install routine will be deleted. File Name Contents Retrieval Format ---------------------------- -------- ---------------- PSN*4*476 FORUM I. OBTAIN PATCHES -------------- Obtain the National Drug File (NDF) patch PSN*4.0*476 from FORUM. II. START UP KIDS ------------- Start up the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu option [XPD MAIN]: Edits and Distribution ... Utilities ... Installation ... Select Kernel Installation & Distribution System Option: INStallation --- Load a Distribution Print Transport Global Compare Transport Global to Current System Verify Checksums in Transport Global Install Package(s) Restart Install of Package(s) Unload a Distribution Backup a Transport Global Select Installation Option: III. INSTALL FORUM PATCH PSN*4.0*476 ------------------------------- This is the step to start the installation of this KIDS patch. This will need to be run for the PSN*4.0*476. From the Installation menu, you may select to use the following options (when prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter PSN*4.0*476): A. Use the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE option on the PackMan menu. [Note: TEXT PRINT/DISPLAY option in the PackMan menu will display the patch text only]. B. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System (KIDS) menu, select the Installation menu. C. From this menu, you may elect to use the following options: (when prompted for INSTALL NAME, enter PSN*4.0*476) 1. Backup a Transport Global - this option will create a backup message of any routines exported with the patch. It will NOT backup any other changes such as DDs or templates. 2. Compare Transport Global to Current System - this option will allow you to view all changes that will be made when the patch is installed. It compares all components of the patch (routines, DDs, templates, etc.). 3. Verify Checksums in Transport Global - this option will allow you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. 4. Print Transport Global - this option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. D. Use the Install Package(s) option and select the package PSN*4.0*476 E. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', respond NO. F. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', respond NO. Post-Installation Instructions ------------------------------ N/A Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;4.0;NATIONAL DRUG FILE;**[Patch List]**; 30 Oct 98;Build 26 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: PSNP476E Before: n/a After: B593293 **476** ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : MAR 03, 2016 Completed By: Date Completed: OCT 13, 2016 Released By : Date Released : OCT 17, 2016 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT